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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.70, 15,946.05 and 3,703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.70, 15,946.05 and 3,703.58 is: 5,555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.70 : 15,946.05 = 3,703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.70/15,946.05 = 3,703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.70x = 15,946.05 × 3,703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.70x = 59,057,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,057,471.86/10,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.37

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